#344 • Boxed Set of Assorted Brass and Steel Weights

Part of Gray Gallery - Gold & Silver Jewelry, Jadeite, HONs, Musical Instruments, Nice Furniture (timed auction by K and B Auction)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Available

Boxed set of assorted brass and steel calibration weights, including marked examples of 1 lb, 2 lbs, and 5 lbs, among others. Housed in a wooden tray inside a lined case, these weights show evidence of use and age, including tarnishing and some surface corrosion. Such sets were commonly used in scientific and commercial settings for balance scale calibration. This collection presents a complete look at historic weighing standards, making it suitable for collectors of scientific instruments and weights and measures memorabilia.The 10 weights at the top are all 1 lb. jrb.